High lipase=soapy milk. Oxidation =metallic milk

November - 24 - 2024

High lipase in breast milk can affect the taste and smell of expressed milk. Lipase is a natural enzyme found in breast milk that helps break down fats, making them more digestible for infants. When lipase levels are higher than average, the fat breakdown process…

Such training doesn’t work for babies over 3 months

November - 24 - 2024

Around the 3- to 4-month mark, babies experience an exciting transition as the suck reflex, which is so vital in the early months, begins to integrate. Sucking is a reflexive skill designed to help babies feed effectively, but as babies develop, they naturally transition to…

Why is lactation advice so confusing?

November - 24 - 2024

Lactation advice can be incredibly confusing, and honestly, it's not surprising why! There's a lot of conflicting information out there, and not all of it is based on the latest research or tailored to individual needs. Here are a few reasons why lactation advice can…

Can I freeze breast milk in glass jars ?

November - 24 - 2024

Freezing breast milk in glass mason jars is considered safe, as long as the jars are properly sterilized and you leave enough space at the top to account for expansion when freezing; glass is generally considered a good material for storing breast milk and is…

The importance of tummy time for babies with a PEG tube

November - 24 - 2024

Tummy time is important for every baby, including those with PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) tubes. While the tube can present unique challenges, tummy time is still possible and incredibly beneficial for helping babies develop strength and coordination. Here's why tummy time matters for babies with…

Random drop in breast milk supply

November - 24 - 2024

Occasionally I'll hear of moms who had a well established milk supply and all of a sudden their supply drops. What can cause a late onset decreased milk supply? 🤰🏽Pregnancy. Milk supply drops during pregnancy because of hormone shifts to protect and grow the fetus.…

What they don’t tell you about your baby’s sleep

November - 24 - 2024

The sleep industry has become a significant player in the parenting world, offering products and services that often frame infant sleep as a problem to be solved rather than a biological process to be supported. This framing has led to a growing market of sleep…

Mom, you’re not angry, you’re overstimulated

November - 24 - 2024

When Overstimulation Feels Like Anger: Understanding, Triggers, and Coping as a Mom Being a mom is beautiful, messy, and-let's be honest-utterly overwhelming at times. There are moments when the noise, the demands, and the constant everything of parenting hit a limit you didn't know you…

How much milk do I need in my freezer stash?

July - 4 - 2024

"The stash" is actually a modern concept that's only a few years old. Prior to 2010 and the Affordable Care Act where anyone on an insurance plan can qualify for a free pump, very few people were doing consistent pumping unless there was a reason:…

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